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An hours-long amateur Independence Day fireworks display lit up the sky above the beaches in Ocean Shores Saturday night as the United States celebrated the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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Fireworks light up the Ocean Shores beaches

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Highway 101 leads to far more than just fishing. Ruby Beach on the western edge of the Olympic Penisula is just one of many stunning landscapes a drive down this scenic route will take you to.

Life

Highway 101— a scenic byway to angling adventure

As it orbits the Olympic Peninsula counterclockwise and then slingshots south, the famed West Coast route “Highway 101”…

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The Annual Historic Montesano Car Show takes place on July 18.

Arts & Entertainment

Calendar of events and festivals for July

Montesano Movies in the Park

Government

WA governor, AG and state lawmakers just got pay hikes

Gov. Bob Ferguson received a 7% raise on Wednesday.

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Smoke rises from the Mount Tom Creek fire in the Olympic National Park.

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Wildfire near Hoh River in Olympic National Park still burning after rain

A wildfire sparked by lightning has been burning for more than a week in the Olympic National Park.

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On July 7, join City Forester John Bull for a tour of the Montesano Community Forest to learn how the forest is managed and see recently logged sites that have been replanted such as this site that is part of a red alder study.

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News briefs

Montesano Community Forest Tour next Tuesday

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Help the Noxious Weed Control Office fill this dumpster with noxious weeds before the end of summer.

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Have noxious weeds to dispose of?

If you’re finally making time to remove noxious weeds from your property and need to dispose of them,…

News

Help clean up on the ‘Dirtiest Beach Day of the Year’ July 5

In partnership with Washington CoastSavers, Washington State Parks puts on three beach cleanup volunteer events a year, including…

News

July Red Cross blood drives start next week

Tuesday, July 7, 12:30 to 6 p.m. Montesano Presbyterian Church

Harbor Regional Health CEO Tom Jensen presents the 2025 Employee of the Year Award to BIll Karlik. (Harbor Regional Health)

Health & Wellness

Harbor Regional Health announces retirement of CEO Tom Jensen

Harbor Regional Health has announced via press release that Chief Executive Officer Tom Jensen will retire on Aug.…

Aberdeen Fire Department
Aberdeen Fire Department’s Brush 12 deployed firefighters Nowak, Hernandez, and Lakner to a wildfire near Lyle in Klickitat County.

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News Briefs

Grays Harbor firefighters mobilized for wildfire in Eastern Washington

As It Was in Grandma’s Time is back in print and available at the Lake Quinault Museum.

Arts & Entertainment

Book Nook: Author events, used book sales, summer reading programs profiled

As It Was in Grandma’s Time back in print

Jim Plampin and Maggie Roe horse around on their frozen Humptulips pond as their dogs Pilar, Jack and Butler get in on the action. Maggie – the artist M.M. Roe – was happiest out of the spotlight working in her studio surrounded by the rainforest and their pets.

Arts & Entertainment

M.M. Roe remembered

Artist’s work hasn’t been available for 20 years